The couching stitch is one of the easiest embroidery stitches. One thread is laid out on the fabric. Another thread (the same color, or a contrasting color) is used to tack it down in place.

giant squid-coloured embroidery thread (we used DMC thread and the colours you need are on the pattern, but you can also choose your own colours) cross-stitch fabric (we used Aida 14 count fabric) an ...